What Is Azithromycin?
Azithromycin is a prescription drug sold under the brand name Zithromax. It belongs to a family of medications called macrolide antibiotics, which can be used to treat several bacterial infections in some children and adults. You can purchase azithromycin in different forms:
– A liquid solution that can be injected into a vein in the arm
– A suspension or liquid mixture that can be taken orally
– A capsule or tablet that can be taken orally [1]
How Does Azithromycin Work?
Azithromycin belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. It is derived from erythromycin, a type of antibiotic. In general, this medication works by disrupting the ability of bacteria to produce more proteins, which prevents these microorganisms from growing and multiplying. This effect can help get rid of bacteria in the body and treat an existing bacterial infection. [2]
